Ban new natural gas lines in new buildings and major renovations
In Plain English
The city wants to stop builders from installing gas pipes in new construction and major renovations that receive public money. New homes and businesses would use only electricity for heating, cooking, and hot water. This aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from buildings.
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